LOS ANGELES -- The Orlando Magic activated
forward Grant Hill on Monday, meaning he'll be in
uniform against the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night for the first time since the season's early stages.
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Hill was placed on the injured list Nov. 6 to rehab
a left ankle injury that required surgery in May. He has missed
18 games.
Acquired in an offseason sign-and-trade deal with the
Detroit Pistons, Hill was noticeably hobbled by the ankle
during a loss to Philadelphia on Nov. 3 and sat out a victory over the Atlanta Hawks the following night.
In two starts this season, Hill has averaged 13.5 points,
7.0 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.5 steals.
Hill, considered to be the best all-around small forward in
the NBA, spent his entire six-year career with the Pistons
before being acquired by Orlando in August. Hill received a
$92.8 million deal over seven years.
The 27-year-old Hill, who averaged 21.6 points in his six
years with Detroit, was selected to play for the U.S. Olympic team but had to withdraw due to a broken left ankle suffered in the playoffs.
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 Grant Hill comments on his return to practice after having surgery on his ankle.
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